Perinatal Cannabis Use and Maternal Mood: A Real-Time Study Across Pregnancy and Postpartum
Official title: A Longitudinal EMA Study Examining the Role of Maternal Mood and Physical Symptoms on Women's Cannabis Use Across the Perinatal Period
Funded at Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) · NIH-11360684 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A real-time study follows pregnant and new mothers to understand how mood and physical symptoms relate to cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $620,512 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA058369-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360684 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant individuals or those in the postpartum period who report cannabis use and are willing to provide real-time symptom and mood information.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not currently using cannabis or not in the perinatal period may not directly benefit from the findings.
What this research studies
This project tracks women through the perinatal period using daily mood and symptom diaries (ecological momentary assessment) to see how mood and anxiety relate to cannabis use. It looks at how changes in symptoms during the first trimester and beyond may influence decisions about cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The study aims to identify moments when support or safer alternatives could help reduce cannabis use and improve outcomes for both mother and baby. Data will come from participants in real time, helping tailor guidance for expectant and new mothers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could inform personalized support strategies to reduce cannabis use and promote healthier perinatal outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research shows links between mood, anxiety, and substance use during pregnancy, supporting the potential value of real-time monitoring.
Where this research is happening
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Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Battle, Cynthia L. — Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
- Study coordinator: Battle, Cynthia L.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.